Solvent Extraction Unit

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (MISSISSAUGA) INC. 2845 Argentia Rd Unit 4 Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N8G6 Nature of Requirements: Solvent Extraction Unit - Devon, Alberta

23295-150441/A Logan, Elizabeth Telephone No. - (780) 497-3956 ( ) Fax No. - (780) 497-3510

1. Advance Contract Award Notice

An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier.

2. Definition of the Requirement

Natural Resources Canada, Devon, Alberta is seeking a supply and delivery of one (1) Solvent Extraction System, used in the research of by-products that have been released or leached into the environment by a treated tailings deposit. To functionally assess the chemical components they will need to be extracted from the clay mineral after treatment has been applied. To do this successfully requires an automated solvent extraction unit due to the significant amount of samples that are processed and sample automation is a priority. The complete Solvent Extraction Unit must be received at Natural Resources Canada, Devon, Alberta, no later than March 27, 2015.

3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)

Any supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its equipment meets the following requirements:

Item Description M1 The extractor must be able to perform the patented (patent #5843311) Accelerated solvent extraction method: a high pressure extraction process. M2 The extractor must have a minimum of 24-position sample cell carousel with minimum of two rinse positions for unattended operation. M3 Extractor must have automatic rinsing between samples as a user selectable option. M4 Extractor must have the ability to perform multiple sequential extractions per individual cells. Extracts can then be collected into the same or different collection vials. M5 Extractor must have an integrated solvent controller permitting the use of up to three solvents. These solvents can be mixed and introduced to the extraction cell in preset ratios. M5 The extractor must be able to accommodate either 60mL or 250mL collection bottles M6 The extractor must fit an allocated footprint space of 44 inches wide x 30 inches deep x 42 inches high. M7 All extraction solvents need to be collected. For the purpose of the research program the following options must be available: a)The extracted solvent supernatant from each solvent extraction exercised on the same sample (toluene and iso-propyl alcohol) are to be collected in separate collection bottles (i.e. one bottle collects the first extract supernatant and a second bottle collects the supernatant from the second extraction -using a different solvent; OR b)The extracted solvent supernatant from each solvent extraction (using toluene followed by an extraction with iso-propyl alcohol) will be collected in the same solvent collection bottle. M8 The instrument must be capable of being operated unattended and be able to shutdown automatically once an extraction sequence is complete. M9 The extractor must have automated oven temperature control (up to 200C) and pressure control (up to 1500 psi). The unit will be capable of temperature control of +/- 5C from the set point. M10 The extractor must be capable of performing US EPA Method 3545A. M11 The extractor must have a wide variety of sample cells. Preferred sizes that should be available include: 1 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml, 22 ml, 34 ml, 66 ml and 100 ml. Cells should be constructed of stainless steel and will be able to withstand the temperatures and pressures of the unit processes. M12 The extractor must have an integrated solvent controller permitting the use of up to three solvents. These solvents can be mixed and introduced to the extraction cell in preset ratios. M13 The extractor must have the ability to perform multiple sequential extractions per individual cells. Extracts can then be collected into the same or different collection vials. M14 Safety features must include the following: a)The extractor must have automatic shut-off in the event of sensor failure b)The extractor must be able to store system errors information for retrieval at the end of the extraction run(s) c)The extract in the collection vial must be cool enough for a technician to immediately take from the extractor and move to the next step in your process. d)The extractor must be able to operate without fume-hood and solvent vapor is not expelled into the atmosphere. e)The extractor must have a built in vapor sensor and the extractor will shut down if vapor levels are detected to be above accepted safety limits. f)The extractor must be able to monitor each sample for pressure and temperature. Every sample is monitored to ensure each sample is extracted as the users' method states. g)The extractor must have automatic pressure sensor and pressure relief during extraction cell heat up. h)The extractor must have built in fluid sensors that detect the fluid levels during the extract collection.

4. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement

The procurement is subject to the following trade agreements

Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

The Dionex ASE 350 Solvent Extraction System, provides patented Thermo Unit technology that is unique to the vendor.

The Dionex ASE 350 is the only known Solvent Extraction System that meets this requirement. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the sole supplier of the Dionex ASE 350.

Make and Model Required: Dionex ASE 350

6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)

The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6 (d) - only one person is capable of performing the contract.

7. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the:

Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - Article 506.12 (b) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016 2 (b)

9. Delivery Date

All the deliverables are required on or before March 27, 2015.

9. Cost Estimate of the Proposed Contract

The estimated value of the contract, including option(s), is $73,500.00 (GST/HST extra).

10. Name and Address of the Pre-identified Supplier

Thermo Fisher Scientific 2845 Argentia Rd, Unit 4 MISSISSAUGA ON L5N 8G6

11. Suppliers' Right to Submit a Statement of Capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services and/or goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this notice on or before the closing date of this notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

12. Closing Date for a Submission of a Statement of Capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is February 6, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. MST.

13. Inquiries and Submission of Statements of Capabilities

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be delivered to

Elizabeth Logan Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada Western Region - Acquisitions Branch ATB Tower North, 5th Floor 10025 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 1S6

Telephone: (780) 497-3956 Facsimile: (780) 497-3510

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

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